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Spring Market 2012 - more eye candy
Published on 2012-05-24 21:37:00
Still going through all of the pics from last weekend and it's so much fun! Here is another round that you all have shared with us --- THANK YOU!Have a wonderful weekend everyone!{So much to look at. > read more
Picture time! - Spring Market 2012
Published on 2012-05-22 09:52:00
{source}I wanted to share some Spring Market pictures that our friends across the country and internet are sharing with us.Here are some of the great finds from last week's 2012 Lucketts Spring Antiques Market.Here are a few pictures from last weekend's Spring Market. > read more
Spring Market 2012 exhale...
Published on 2012-05-20 23:30:00
Thank you all for a wonderful Spring Market!!! > read more
It's happening....Spring Market is almost here!!
Published on 2012-05-15 15:13:00
Enough about directions and parking, > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #13 - chalkboards
Published on 2012-05-11 13:29:00
{source}For Store to Abode Fridays, we take one item from the store as inspiration and show you how to use it in your home.Chalkboards are wonderful, non-permanent ways to capture your favorite thoughts, ideas, and lists. > read more
Spring Market - a few changes you need to know about
Published on 2012-05-10 10:32:00
We're gearing up for our most exciting event of the year in a little over a week! > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #12-Colored Doors
Published on 2012-05-09 07:00:00
For Pin it Wednesday #12 we are featuring colored doors. > read more
Spring Market 2012, the inside scoop
Published on 2012-05-07 08:13:00
It's my favorite time of year! > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #12-fans
Published on 2012-05-04 12:12:00
{source}For Store to Abode Fridays, we take one of our items from the store, and give you ideas on how to use it in your home.Vintage fans are beautiful and were built to last. > read more
May Design House - inspiration & preview
Published on 2012-05-03 08:37:00
The May Design House event starts tomorrow, Friday, May 4th.The house is packed with lots of new finds, great for entertaining.We're paying homage to nautical decor in some of the rooms this month, along with a new paint color, and some fresh new artwork & case goods.Ahhh, take a deep breath. > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #11-Nautical
Published on 2012-05-02 12:07:00
We have beach and summer on our mind over here at the Design House. > read more
Welcome May!
Published on 2012-05-01 09:26:00
May is an exciting time of month for us. > read more
Sunburst Mirrors
Published on 2012-04-30 00:36:00
Sunburst mirrors can be dated back to France in the late 1600's. > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #11 - brooches
Published on 2012-04-27 07:19:00
Vintage pins and brooches are beautiful. > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #10-Checkered Floors
Published on 2012-04-25 09:32:00
For this weeks Pin it Wednesday we are featuring checkered floors. > read more
It's a sign!
Published on 2012-04-24 09:27:00
Thanks to everyone who checked out Shop Lucketts last night. > read more
Shop Lucketts - fresh out of the gate
Published on 2012-04-23 16:37:00
It's been years in the making and sooo difficult to work on this blog the last few months while keeping mum about the biggest project we've had going on behind the scenes.So many things to tell you! > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #10 - Letters
Published on 2012-04-20 21:19:00
We all heart vintage letters. > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #9 - Signs
Published on 2012-04-18 07:30:00
For this weeks Pin it Wednesday, we are sharing a few of our favorite signs. > read more
Where it went
Published on 2012-04-17 12:57:00
Where does it end up?We always love to hear stories about where our items end up and how they're being re-loved and re-used after they leave the shop.Here are few recent favorite items and their new homes...A very creative guy bought a few dozen skeleton keys. > read more
Mayhem 2012
Published on 2012-04-16 13:13:00
We're still celebrating our dear friend Henry who turned 60 last month.On Friday, May 4th, we're having our Mayhem celebration {Henry's last name is May if you didn't know}.Starting at 6:30pm, we'll be tailgating in the parking lot with great food, great drinks, and great company!Henry's favorite Bluegrass band will be here from 6pm 'til 9:30. > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #9 - urns
Published on 2012-04-13 12:25:00
For Store to Abode Fridays, we like to take one item from the store as inspiration and show you how to decorate with it. > read more
Spring visitor
Published on 2012-04-10 16:32:00
A new visitor made a home in Heather's pavilion this past week.We're calling her "Lazy Dove" because she decided to nest in a long ago abandoned bird nest in the corner.She's so much bigger than the nest's previous occupant and hangs off the side of the nest --- she doesn't seem to mind one bit though. > read more
Ann's vintage fashions
Published on 2012-04-09 06:54:00
Ann is our resident vintage fashion expert. > read more
Everything's just peachy
Published on 2012-04-03 07:00:00
Expect lots of bunnies and two new colors in the Design House for April.To get in the springtime mood, I created a new drink that's a fun way to welcome spring. > read more
April Design House - sneak peek part 2
Published on 2012-04-02 08:00:00
Our April Design House is only four days away! > read more
Marian on Nate Berkus April 2nd!
Published on 2012-04-01 21:07:00
A big congratulations to Marian Parsons, Miss Mustard Seed, who will be on The Nate Berkus Show Monday, April 2nd.Marian will be sharing some of her favorite DIY projects around her house and will make a vintage-looking sign with Nate. Check your local listings for times.Congratulations Marian! > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #8 - feed sacks
Published on 2012-03-30 14:33:00
{from a past Design House event}For Store to Abode Fridays, we like to take one item from the store as inspiration and show you how to decorate with it. > read more
April Design House - two new colors
Published on 2012-03-29 08:02:00
We're sooo excited spring is finally here!We wanted to give you a quick peek at two new colors we'll be featuring in the April Design House on April 6, 7 & 8.These are the perfect hues for spring and we're pairing them with bright greens. > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #8 - Jadite
Published on 2012-03-28 07:15:00
Martha Stewart is not the only person that loves to collect Jadite!For this weeks Pin it Wednesday we are pinning a few of our favorite images that inlcude the all green > read more
Jewelry display ideas part 2
Published on 2012-03-26 07:45:00
One of our dealers, Jennifer, is always coming up with new an unique ideas to display her jewelry {like this necklace made from findings on the right}. Since our August post featuring jewelry display ideas is one of our most popular posts ever, > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #7 - ironstone
Published on 2012-03-23 08:51:00
For Store to Abode Fridays, we like to take one item from the store as inspiration and show you how to decorate with it. > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #7 - Built-ins
Published on 2012-03-21 07:15:00
Built-ins add charm to any room of any house and these days they aren't just used to hold books.For our Pin it Wednesdays week #7 we pinned images that added a high level of detail and would have anyone ready to go to Home Depot.{1} Arrange book by color and size to draw in the eye. Do not be afraid to nail a cute mirror or frame right onto the ledge.Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com via Lucketts on Pinterest{2} Make any pantry glamorous by surrounding it with built-ins. Baskets, jars and an unexpecte [..] > read more
Explore our pavilions
Published on 2012-03-20 07:30:00
Now that the weather has warmed up, it's a perfect time to explore our outdoor pavilions outside The Old Lucketts Store.Here is a sampling of the treasures you'll find...Here is a quick look at what a few of our vendors have in store for you in their pavilions located right near the Lucketts Store parking lot.It's always fun to poke around the outbuildings - expect the unexpected!Great finds and great prices abound in GH's pavilion. For fun accents and antiques like these green chairs check out [..] > read more
Congrats Karen! - Country Living April 2012
Published on 2012-03-19 12:35:00
Congratulations to our very own Karen {a.k.a. The Graphics Fairy}!Aside from being a dealer at The Old Lucketts Store, Karen has a blog where she posts beautiful vintage images - totally free for you to use in your projects. Karen also posts lots of tutorials on her blog as well. Check her blog, The Graphics Fairy - you'll absolutely fall in love!Karen's images were used in an egg decorating project for Country Living's April issue.Congratulations Karen! > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #6 - fun with signs
Published on 2012-03-16 07:30:00
Vintage signs are such fantastic pieces to help bring interest to a room. With such varied subject matter, color, and typography, there really is something for everyone. From advertising art to old industrial letters, see how you can display these pieces of art in your home. So here is our inspiration item from The Old Lucketts Store. This hand lettered wooden sign from a plant nursery has such a great patina. We love the colors and like to display this one outside The Design House. ...and h [..] > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #6 - Gallery walls
Published on 2012-03-14 07:30:00
Gallery walls are a great way to personalize any home. For our Pin it Wednesdays week #6, we pinned some of our favorite arrangements.The options to organize, display and add character to gallery walls are endless. Take a peak below to see a few that would stop anyone in their tracks.{1} A popular place to display your favorite items is along a staircase. For a clean look stick to one color for the frames.Source: primed4design.blogspot.com via Lucketts on Pinterest{2} Pictures aren't the only i [..] > read more
Playing with scale
Published on 2012-03-12 07:30:00
We're playing with large scale items today.Many times you'd think that large scale furniture or art would eat up a room; but actually the opposite happens. Large scale pieces can make a room seem cozier, create an anchor or focal point for the room, and add tons of storage.Here are a few favorites.{1} Great storage pieces in this multipurpose space. {source}{2} Love this super huge headboard made from salvaged architectural elements. You could do a similar look with an over-sized mantle as w [..] > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #5 - metal storage
Published on 2012-03-09 08:07:00
We're celebrating metal storage for today's for Store to Abode Fridays feature.We're also celebrating Henry's 60th Birthday on Sunday {Henry is our friend and handyman extraordinaire who has literally rebuilt The Old Lucketts Store - click here to read more and wish him a Happy Birthday}Come see some favorite ways to use metal storage in your home, inspired by our very own olive buckets... So here is our inspiration item from The Old Lucketts Store. At $49 each, these hefty olive buckets add so [..] > read more
Happy 60th birthday, Henry the Incredible
Published on 2012-03-08 21:02:00
March 1996...Well we bought it now we had to figure out what to do with it...We hired a contractor to get us started, but we felt like we needed a few guys on "our team". So we went to a local guy who restored log cabins and asked if he had anyone available. Luckily he was in between restoration jobs and told us he had a few guys that could come work for us.The gods were smiling on us because one of them was none other then our Henry May. Henry has been with us pretty much before day one. As a [..] > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #5 - wallpaper
Published on 2012-03-07 08:05:00
Wallpaper has been making a huge comeback the last few years. For our Pin it Wednesdays week #5, we pinned some favorite patterned wallpaper.There are so many options with wallpaper - bright & cheerful, modern & graphic, traditional - that any look can be achieved for a space by working with the scale and colors in the pattern. Here are a few favorite pins from this week.Join our link party at the end of this post and let us know your favorite Pinterest pins this week. {Psst...they don't have [..] > read more
Repurposed favorites
Published on 2012-03-05 06:37:00
We have all seen our favorite magazines reimagine wine crates into magazine storage, or the use of old gears and architectural pieces as decorative objects. But some antique and vintage items can be reimagined to the point that they're art.The Old Lucketts Store dealers bring in some of the best reimagined and repurposed items around.Here are a few of our favorite makeovers from the last year. No reproductions here. Yes, Jennifer really brought in these awesome light fixtures made from antique [..] > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #4 - dough bowls
Published on 2012-03-02 08:14:00
It's my favorite day of the week - Friday! Coincidentally the Design House will be open too - 10 to 5 today as well as Sat. and Sun. Sounds like a perfect start to the weekend. For Store to Abode Fridays, we're taking something in our store and showing you how to use that item in your home.We're celebrating the lovely and rustic dough bowl today. We've seen them filled with sea shells, books, holiday greenery, and even toys! Here are a few of our favorites... So here is our inspiration item [..] > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #4 - a place for everything
Published on 2012-02-29 07:36:00
For the type A's out there, or for everyone who just loves looking at a really organized space...we bring you our Pin it Wednesdays week #4!This week's Pin it Wednesday is all about putting everything in its place.We're featuring clever storage ideas that made us wish we could see the rest of the house.Here are a few favorite storage ideas, and please don't forget to link up your blog at the end up the post. We're having so much fun seeing what you're pinning too. Remember you don't have to do [..] > read more
March Design House - sneak peek
Published on 2012-02-28 07:30:00
The house is repainted and redecorated for March. We cannot wait to open the doors on March 2, 3, & 4 for everyone!!!In this post, we have a sneak peek of the March Design House and four things you need to be on the lookout for this month.Our four must sees for the March House:{1} New horse art! These images are something completely new for the house and we bet you've never seen anything like these before. The images are a step above and will stop you in your tracks.{2} To die for curtain pa [..] > read more
What's in store - knobs
Published on 2012-02-25 08:00:00
Want to instantly add character to a dresser?Need an inexpensive punch of color for your furniture? Want to remake a piece of furniture without having to refinishing it? The quickest and most inexpensive way to redo all of the above is with knobs. And yes, The Old Lucketts Store has them in spades!We regularly carry a wide assortment of knobs and pulls for your furniture needs. Our knobs tend to range in price from $8 to $12 each, but of course, prices will vary by style. Look for our main kno [..] > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #3 - pulleys
Published on 2012-02-24 07:00:00
For our "Store to Abode Fridays" post, we try to find something we typically sell in the store and then show you how you can use that item to decorate your home.This week, we're featuring pulleys!I found a very pretty wood and metal version around the store last week and totally underestimated the weight of it when I went to pick it up! Come and see a few ideas on how to incorporate these beauties in a decorated room...So, here is our inspiration item from The Old Lucketts Store......and here ar [..] > read more
Movie star cocktail
Published on 2012-02-23 07:00:00
The Movie StarRim a 12 ounce glass with a mixture of brown sugar {1 Tbsp} and ginger {1/8 tsp}.1. Fill glass with cracked ice2. Add 2 ounces ginger infused vodka3. Fill with Ginger AleEnjoy! > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #3 - crisp whites in the bathroom
Published on 2012-02-22 07:00:00
We're featuring crisp whites in the bathroom this week for Pin it Wednesday.From romantic and earthy to modern and chic, we're featuring very different baths that all make use of crisp whites.This is also a Link Party, so link up your blog posts with your favorite pins from Pinterest this week.Before we get to our pins this week, we wanted to share a few of the adorable & inspiring pins that our followers linked up for Pin it Wednesdays #1 and #2. Beth from A Little Country House and Vintage Ma [..] > read more
Picking the palette - March Design House
Published on 2012-02-20 06:00:00
Henry painting the trimI'm so excited to show you the March Design House {open March 2, 3 & 4}. March for me is all about adding elements of surprise with paint and color. Whether it's images on the wall, furniture, or accessories...all I can say is be ready for something new!In this post we'll show you our palette picks for the March house. At the end of the post, we'll even give you our palette cheat sheet so you can get the same look for your space.What's in and what's out. After our big [..] > read more
What the...what? (#9) revealed!
Published on 2012-02-19 22:21:00
We recently posted one of our items for our ninth installment of "What the...What?" We had several responses and it seemed like everyone was on the right track. Here is another look at the item:And here are our antique glove molds. These were one of the accessories we used for a recent Design House event. Thanks for playing What the...What with us! > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #2 - demijohns
Published on 2012-02-17 07:00:00
For our "Store to Abode Fridays" post, we try to find something we typically sell in the store and then show you how you can use that item to decorate your home.This week, we're featuring demijohns.Here is a vibrant green demijohn sitting outside in one of our wire baskets. Come and see how these look in a decorated room...So again, here is our inspiration item from The Old Lucketts Store......and here are a few ways you can use these beauties in your home decor. Enjoy!{1} Catching the light [..] > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #2 - inspiring kids rooms
Published on 2012-02-15 07:30:00
Pin it Wednesdays is a new feature we'll be doing weekly.This week we've pinned a few kids rooms that we wish we'd grown up in. Great color, great storage, and so much imagination.See a few favorite ideas that involve major construction to pull off a theme and a few easier ideas that make use of what you may already have around the house.This is also a Link Party, so link up your blog posts with your favorite pins from Pinterest this week.Please participate in the link party below. You can sti [..] > read more
What the...what? (#9)
Published on 2012-02-14 14:01:00
We have a special phrase around the store when we find things in our travels that are particularly unusual, odd, confusing, or sometimes hideous. When we come across one of these items, we like to use one of our favorite Lucketts-isms, "What the... What?" Here is one of those items from the store. See if you can guess what this is and leave us a comment if you think you know! We'll reveal the item's true identity and purpose later this week.Can you identify th [..] > read more
Have you seen Jack?
Published on 2012-02-13 13:18:00
We love to see where our finds end up.Sometimes we get pictures back that share the item in its new home, other times we just hear our customer's ideas and have to imagine how the piece will be used.Either way, it's always fun to see Where it Went...Our very own Marian, aka Miss Mustard Seed, wrote a post a few weeks ago about "Jack's" new home. "Jack" is the Union Jack dresser she painted last year. He caused quite a stir at our Groundhog Sale last year and she received word recently {and lot [..] > read more
Store to Abode Fridays #1 - antler decor
Published on 2012-02-09 23:30:00
Here's a brand new feature we like to call "Store to Abode Fridays." Each Friday, we're going to find something we typically sell in the store and then show you how you can use that item to decorate your home.This week, we're featuring one of our favs - antlers!Here is a pair sitting on a table at the store two weeks ago, come and see how these look in a decorated room...So again, here is our inspiration item from The Old Lucketts Store......and here are a few ways you can use antlers in your h [..] > read more
Pin it Wednesdays #1 - kitchens with a pop of color
Published on 2012-02-08 08:51:00
Pin it Wednesdays is a new feature we'll be doing weekly.This week we've pinned a few of our favorite kitchens that are great examples of how to bring pops of color in to your kitchen.See a few favorite ideas that use temporary accents as well as examples of the more permanent ways you can commit to color in the kitchen.This is also a Link Party, so link up your blog posts with your favorite pins from Pinterest this week.For our first edition of Pin it Wednesdays, we're focusing on color in the [..] > read more
Two new features start this week!
Published on 2012-02-06 12:38:00
We'll be starting two new features on our blog to give you more inspiration and a chance to link up and share your blog posts.On Wednesdays, join us for "Pin it Wednesdays" with the Lucketts Store blog. On Fridays our feature post will be called "Store to Abode Fridays." For Pin it Wednesdays, we'll be linking up five of our favorite inspirational decorating photos from Pinterest that share a common theme. This will be a link party, so we'll give you the chance to link up to your blog's post wi [..] > read more
The jubilant cherry {drink recipe}
Published on 2012-02-03 07:23:00
Life's a bowl of cherries for our resident mixologist, Kim.Today she's sharing her recipe for a delicious drink that features cherries and red wine...and it's perfect for Valentine's Day too!Here's what you'll need...For one drink:6 frozen cherries2T choc. Syrup1/2 cup cherry flavored cranberry juice1/2 red wine {we recommend the Nevaeh Red from local winery, Tarara}Directions:1. Microwave cherries for 15-20sec. Till they are warm and juicy.2. Muddle the cherries and choc. Syrup in the wine gl [..] > read more
Groundhog Rules! {and the rules}
Published on 2012-01-31 15:14:00
Our biggest and only sale of the year is this Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 3rd-5th, 10am to 5pm each day. Yes, we can say this sale definitely rules... ...and yes, the sale itself has its own rules {it's true, we really have Groundhog sale rules}.After doing the Groundhog sale for all these years, youcould say we’re kinda Groundhog Experts. We learned that to keep all ourcustomers happiest and hooked up with the best stuff, there are a few rulesthat everyone needs to follow.THE GROUND [..] > read more
Wine tasting room
Published on 2012-01-29 00:56:00
Taking pictures around the store each week for Fresh Off the Wagon is just like going shopping - except it's with a camera, and it's free.Sometimes I come across items that I just love, and I tell myself I'll put them in my "Dream ______". I fill in the blank with any and all of the following: bedroom, living room, bathroom, guest room, great room... and today, I'm filling it in with wine tasting room.Here are few things I would put in my dream wine tasting room.The photos are actual items fr [..] > read more